Single Parents Dating – Dr. Laura Has It All Wrong

For much of my adult life; I've been a love her, hate her fan of Dr. Laura. My love for her began the first time I read Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives. I read this book following my divorce from my kids dad. I learned a few things, but relapsed into the unhealthier mode of relationships that women find themselves in these days. Later, I read Ten Stupid Things Couples […] Read the Full Article »

Seventeen Years – Poof! Gone!

Over the course of a single week, the weather has gone from suffocating and record breaking heat to what Gus calls “perfect football weather.” Which of course when translated by yours truly means “freezing. my. ass. off.” Last night we braved the coolness, plopped our butts on the cold metal bleachers to take in the junior varsity football game my boys were playing in. This particular game was of utmost importance to them because it […] Read the Full Article »

Saturday Morning Coffee – One Sick Kid – Lots of Rain & Dirty Laundry

There’s nothing like waking up to a nice cup of coffee and pondering your “to do” list that involves many tasks that need to be completed outside – all while watching it pour rain in buckets from the skies. But, every cloud does have a silver lining – no? Today’s silver lining includes – clean sheet day (washing the germs away) and some quality television viewing time with a sick kiddo. At first I was […] Read the Full Article »